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Decimals Worksheet Practice

For Students 7th - 8th
In this decimal worksheet, students write decimals in words, complete word problems and write results in scientific notation.
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Lower the Trans and Increase the Omega-3s

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify the health risks associated with trans fats. In this adult health lesson, students examine food labels for hydrogenated oils content. They discuss the benefits and sources of omega-3s.
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Making Difficult Decisions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the decision-making model to explore the various options when making a difficult decision. In this making difficult decisions lesson, students aim at the goal of using the decision-making model to make a difficult...
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Wimshurst Machine

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine what a Wimshurst machine is and how it operates.  In this mechanics instructional activity students build a Wimshurst machine and watch it in action.
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Build Your Own Parachute

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students study the basics of parachuting.  In this flight and aerodynamics lesson students make a simple parachute and investigate different variables that can cause potential problems.
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GM Foods: Are They Safe?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students examine the process for testing GM foods. They research benefits and hazards of a selection of GM foods. They also create images of new labels and marketing for GM foods.
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Area Between Two Curves

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders identify and find the area between two curves. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders decide what the best way is to find the shaded area between two curves using examples from previous lessons. They relate areas between...
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Batteries

For Students 4th - 5th
In these batteries worksheets, learners read several passages about the components of batteries. Students then fill in the missing words for the 4 sentences about batteries. Learners color the pictures that each battery would be used for.
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How Far Did It Travel?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read and discuss background and vocabulary. They use the background to develop a flow chart showing the movement of food from farm to table and work independently or in groups to complete an activity. They then use Internet...
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How a Circuit Works

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars discover the basic principles of circuits by designing and testing some of their own. They are told that circuits usually have a power source such as a battery and a resistor such as a light. Students make a circuit using...
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Resistance In Series And Parallel Circuits

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate electric circuits. In this electricity activity, students observe illumination in a series and parallel circuits. They predict and calculate the resistance in each type of circuit using a voltmeter.
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Basic Electric Circuits

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students calculate the resistance across a bank of resistors in a series, parallel and combined circuit. Using new vocabulary words, they define and describe them in a scientific manner. After stating Ohm's Law, they solve electrical...
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Number Subsets: Winning the Number Game

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders review their examineing about numbers and number systems through playing the Number Game. They create a list of numbers and based upon the characteristics and properties of the numbers they earn points.
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Lesson Plan for Fontana Mines

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students estimate and compute with rational numbers. They compare, order and convert among fractions, decimals and percents. Students analyze problems to determine if there is sufficient or extraneous data to solve.
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Charm Bracelet

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners create their own bracelet. They select a chain that fits their wrist. Students then choose beads, rings, and charms they wish to place on their bracelet. Using jump rings, they attach their selected items and create a bracelet.
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Brain Cells

For Students 6th - 7th
In this brain cells worksheet, students learn about neurons. Students read about the different types of neurons and their life span. Students also study the neuron diagram and glial cells.
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Fraction/Decimal Worksheet 1

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction and decimal worksheet, students change 9 fractions to their equivalent decimal form. The answer key link does not work.
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Fraction/Decimal Worksheet 1 - Fractions to Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction and decimal worksheet, students change 9 fractions to their decimals equivalents. The answer key link does not work.
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OHM's Law

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in a series circuit.  In this investigative instructional activity students watch a demonstration and see how voltage is measured and see what OHM's law...
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Breaking News English: Schwarzenegger Allows Execution

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to a journalistic passage, complete warm-up activities and a wide variety of before, during, after, homework and discussion activities. 
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The Great King of Ayutthaya: King Naresuan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students appreciate the greatness of the Thai King who devoted himself to regaining the independence of Thailand.
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Newsworthy Images

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine images made for newspapers and create their own photos to tell a story. They experiment with cropping to reframe their images and explore how photographic images can be manipulated.
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Ohm's Law, Watt's Law and Solving Formulas.

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students, in groups, connect a 10 ohm resistor across their 1.5 volt battery, and take voltage readings every 5 minutes.
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Internet Art Research

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders choose two artists from a Yahooligans search of African-American artists, answer questions on an artist Biography Checksheet, and write an essay on the differences and siimilarities of the two styles.